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Eshan Malinga's excellent bowling performance guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match. Despite a strong fight from CSK, led by Mhatre and Klaasen, SRH managed to win with key breakthroughs

Abhishek Sharma’s rapid 15-ball fifty and Heinrich Klaasen’s steady half-century helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post 194/9 against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad. Despite Jamie Overton’s three wickets, SRH set a challenging 195-run target in the IPL league match

Syndrela Das defeated Divyanshi Bhowmick 4-1 in the Under-19 final to complete a double at the UTT Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships. She earlier won the Under-17 title, continuing her impressive form in Hyderabad

Young Sporting FC defeated Secunderabad Blues Jr FC 2-0 in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship in Hyderabad, with goals from Md Arif and Abrar Majid in the first and second halves securing a comfortable win

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has launched the EOI process for franchise ownership in the TG20 league, set to debut in June 2026. The eight-team tournament will feature competitive bidding, with a minimum franchise fee of Rs 3 crore.

Kandi Ravi and Y Sameer Kumar have been elected as president and secretary of the Hyderabad Chess Centre at its general body meeting. The organisation also announced its new team of office-bearers, including vice presidents and executive committee members

The Badminton Association of India has launched a nationwide mascot design contest for the BWF World Championships 2026. Open to all, the initiative aims to boost fan engagement as India prepares to host the global badminton event in New Delhi.

Saina Nehwal said her rivalry with P. V. Sindhu helped popularise badminton in India. She highlighted the importance of early training systems, school support for young athletes, and shared her views on fairness and evolving debates in sport.

DP World Professional Golf Tour of India has appointed Rachana Bahadur, Country Head – India at Synchrony Financial, as an advisor. She brings extensive global leadership experience across banking and operations to support the growth of professional golf in India.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer says he enjoys the ‘Sarpanch’ tag and is focused on staying present as his team pushes for the IPL title. He emphasised teamwork, player inputs, and maintaining pressure in key match situations.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed South African pacer Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for injured David Payne for the remainder of IPL 2026. Coetzee brings international experience and added pace strength as SRH push for a strong finish this season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Virat Kohli's brilliant form, will look to extend their winning run when they face an inconsistent Delhi Capitals side. Despite a few star performances, DC’s lack of consistency makes them underdogs in this contest

Shubman Gill's 86 guided Gujarat Titans to a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, while Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj's fiery spells reduced KKR to 180. Cameron Green's 79 was not enough to save KKR from defeat

Chennai Super Kings' coach Stephen Fleming discusses the team's confidence after consecutive wins, MS Dhoni's progress, and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's form ahead of the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also praises Dewald Brevis' return to the team

Ravinder Singh Bhinder, the Rajasthan Royals team manager, was fined Rs 1 lakh for using a mobile phone in the dugout during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. This violation was against BCCI’s IPL PMOA protocols

CCOB Sub-junior FC and OK Sporting played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship, with Nikesh scoring a hat-trick for CCOB in a high-scoring contest at Gymkhana Ground

Excitement grips Hyderabad as CSK face SRH, with MS Dhoni’s presence drawing huge fan interest. While CSK aim to continue their winning run, Sunrisers look to build on their recent victory in what promises to be a high-energy contest

SRH head coach Daniel Vettori expressed confidence in the team’s batting depth ahead of the CSK clash, praised debutant bowlers for their fearless performance, and confirmed Pat Cummins will join the squad before the Rajasthan Royals match

Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for injured Tom Banton for IPL 2026, with the 24-year-old set to make his debut in the tournament after a strong international start

Ranveer Mitroo clinched the IGU Telangana Amateur Golf Championship with a bogey-free final round of 63, finishing at 13-under 267 for a three-shot win over Gulfam Hussain to secure his maiden amateur title

West Bengal defeated top-seeded Tamil Nadu 3-1 in the Under-19 girls’ team final at the UTT Inter-State National Table Tennis Championships, delivering a disciplined performance to secure the title after a closely contested match

Karnataka won the U13 ASMITA National Football League title, defeating hosts Punjab 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final, completing a strong campaign that included wins over Rajasthan, Assam and Mizoram

The NRAI has announced year-long plans to mark its 75th anniversary, including introducing 7.5 lakh students to shooting and honouring top athletes, while highlighting India’s strong Olympic record in the sport

Shubhankar Sharma won the inaugural Boulders Classic in Hyderabad with a record 25-under 263, securing his seventh DP World PGTI title. He dominated the field, finishing eight shots ahead and ending a long wait for a professional victory